

| Subject: | Re: CV joint socket size? |
| From: | ralph meyermann |
| Date: | Sat, 12 Oct 2013 07:04:32 -0500 |
Also I just thought, is it wise to use anti seize on those bolts? I had an issue once with my boss/driver putting anti seize on the bolts that attach the drive flanges to the wide 5 hubs on a dirt latemodel and they would always loosen up. Thanks again! Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On Oct 11, 2013 10:34 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Both greases will work. I use the stuff in the kit. Pack the joint itself > and stuff the extra in the flange cavities. Avoid the temptation to stuff > the boots. Get a torque wrench and get those bolts to 32 ft. lb. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > ralph meyermann > Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:37 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: CV joint socket size? > > My gkn lobro CV joints arrived today yay! One question do I use the grease > they came with or upgrade? I do have 2 New tubes of Mobil One synthetic. > Thanks again! > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > On Oct 11, 2013 5:20 PM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Ive got an 8 mm 12 pt coming and will be here in the morning , as > > always Thanks for the help again! > > > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > > On Oct 11, 2013 2:37 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> > wrote: > > > >> Without looking you can't really be sure if they are the original > >> 6mm allen screw type ( most likely ) or the later 12 point type > >> which takes a special tool. > >> > >> Most vans I see still have the 6mm allen screws. > >> I usually change them over to the much better 12 point type. > >> > >> > >> > >> On 10/11/2013 10:10 AM, ralph meyermann wrote: > >> > >> Hi all! My cv joints should be here today or tomorrow and I forgot to > >> get the right size tool to remove them, I have a small town next day > >> NAPA and want to get them done tomorrow, my Bentley is at home. Could > >> anyone give me the size? Without looking I believe they are the 12 > >> point? Thanks Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > >> > >> > >> > >> >
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